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No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Guitar Performance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

Classical guitar study with Dr. William Yelverton; graduate Silviu Ciulei won the Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music

Master classes with visiting artists; access to department instruments

Performance & Productions

Solo, chamber, and ensemble performance opportunities within the School of Music

Close to Nashville recording studios and a thriving live-music market

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

69%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

16.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,186

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,154

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,388

Before aid

Average net price

$13,359

After aid

Tuition · mtsu.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Sep 13, 12:54 AM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

Classical guitar study with Dr. William Yelverton; graduate Silviu Ciulei won the Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music

Master classes with visiting artists; access to department instruments

Performance & Productions

Solo, chamber, and ensemble performance opportunities within the School of Music

Close to Nashville recording studios and a thriving live-music market

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

Classical guitar study with Dr. William Yelverton; graduate Silviu Ciulei won the Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music

Master classes with visiting artists; access to department instruments

Performance & Productions

Solo, chamber, and ensemble performance opportunities within the School of Music

Close to Nashville recording studios and a thriving live-music market

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

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Common App School Website

Fee

$25

Deadline

Fall Priority Scholarship ConsiderationDec 1, 2026

Fall Priority Admission DecisionJul 1, 2027

Regular DecisionRolling

Deadlines · mtsu.edu

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Deadline

First Audition Registration DeadlineFeb 1, 2027

Second Audition Registration DeadlineFeb 14, 2027

Final Audition Date and Scholarship Priority DeadlineFeb 27, 2027

Auditions

School of Music AuditionFeb 6 & 27, 2027

Musicadmissions · music.mtsu.edu

Audition Requirements

Repertoire

Prepare two contrasting pieces

Suggested repertoire: studies or pieces by Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Giuliani, Aguado, Brouwer, or Sagreras; preludes by Ponce or Villa-Lobos; pavans by Milan; dances by Sanz, De Visée, or Bach

Scales & Technique

Major scales — open position, in-position patterns, or Segovia three-octave fingerings

Accompaniment

No accompanist is needed for the classical guitar audition

Musicadmissions · music.mtsu.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Step 1: Apply to MTSU through the university application

Step 2: Complete the School of Music Application on the music department website

Step 3: Review the guitar audition requirements

Enrollment

Admitted students take a Music Theory Placement Exam through Canvas for course placement only — it does not affect admission

Scholarship Timing

The audition also determines music scholarship awards

Priority consideration is given for auditions completed by February 27, 2027

What's The Process

Audition Process

An audition is required for admission into the School of Music as a music major

Review the linked area requirements for the applicant's instrument or voice

Contact

School of Music: (615) 898-2469 or askmusic@mtsu.edu

Scholarship Info

Music Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships for musically gifted and academically talented students

The audition also determines music scholarship awards

Priority consideration is given for auditions completed by February 27, 2027

Students must be academically admitted to MTSU before a scholarship may be offered

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.70

Admit rate

69%

school-wide

Grad rate

54%

Enrollment

16.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$11,186

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$34,154

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$31,388

Before aid

Average net price

$13,359

After aid

Tuition · mtsu.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

NASM accredited (National Association of Schools of Music) since 1970

Designated All-Steinway School

Training

Classical guitar study with Dr. William Yelverton; graduate Silviu Ciulei won the Indiana International Guitar Festival and Competition at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music

Master classes with visiting artists; access to department instruments

Performance & Productions

Solo, chamber, and ensemble performance opportunities within the School of Music

Close to Nashville recording studios and a thriving live-music market

Updated Sep 13, 12:54 AM